Cook

Osteria Via Stato; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Protection

401(k)

Job summary

Osteria Via Stato in Chicago, Illinois, is looking for dedicated Line Cooks to join our team. The role involves preparing, producing, and presenting all menu items. Candidates should be able to work various shifts, including weekends and communicate effectively in the kitchen.

We offer several benefits such as restaurant discounts, health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. If you have the culinary skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.
• Capability to communicate effectively to follow job requirements.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes.
• Follow portioning controls and maintain food safety standards.
• Communicate any food delays to the Coordinator.

Skills

Knife Skills

Communication

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed